“ Doctor Lascelles ”

December 10, 1932 psychic 7 “ ” Although Mrs. Lilly was controlled - by many spirits, for about three months DOCTOR LASCELLES FOR “ ” no Dr. Lascelles took control, but the raps came as usual. When he did control, after that AND AGAINST period, much to our amazement, he spoke in an entirely different manner to “ ” the rest of her guides. Truth issued a challenge last week. a long spell of newspaper work in He spoke in the manner of a cul- Referring to the “ City of Prayer,” for which donations are the tropics. tured gentleman, although the medium being solicited by “ Dr. Lascelles,” it said of him, “ Dr. Lascelles Two of the most eminent physicians was far from cultured. never had his nameon the medical register ; if he ever existed in Harley Street said that I could not There was anger in his speech as he at all he was a quack.” hope for recovery unless I took a holi- mercilessly berated Mr. Simpson for day for twelve months. enriching himself at the expense of the “ ” Truth also referred to the the seance room, where the medium An acquaintance suggested that I sick and suffering and the poor. “pretty heavy fees ” charged. | was treating a lady for cancer. He should consult Mr. Simpson. I went, Questioning him on his identity, he Last week, we asked readers was in normal condition throughout. entirely sceptical, and, after a talk told me he was merely a healer on the of the Psychic News to send Whilst treating me for ear trouble, with “ Dr. Lascelles,” remained earth, and was continuing his mission us their experiences of healing I realized at once that the medium sceptical. in spirit; that he had suffered for his “Dr. Lascelles.” We possessed great magnetic power. His Nevertheless, the fact remains, that principles when on the earth, and was by give ” treatment certainly gave a small tem- my health almost immediately began called the u little doctor —hence the a selection from some of the “ porary benefit to my ailment, but I to improve. After three months’ heal- Dr. Lascelles.” letters received. ! In the meantime, Mr. Simpson claimed to be still controlled a ” by spirit “ A HEALER’S STORY calling himself “ Dr. Lascelles.” As a “ healer,” taught by “ Dr. Both mediums make exaggerated Lascelles,” you may not care to pub- claims for cures and very conveniently lish my letter. If you do, may I say forget their miserable failures; of that I was led to take up healing by course, they would spoil the picture. the study of results? Both are admirable business people “ Dr. Lascelles ” disclaims omni- and rake in the shekels with the bless- science, so 100 per cent, of cures can- ings of Christ—a real case of religion not be expected. in the service of mammon. At “ The Seekers ” statistics are People who have been fleeced have kept, and can be given to serious come to me and have berated both enquirers. healers. Only the other day, I came As in the allegations against John across one who was handled by both, Myers, there are two sides to the story and he was in exactly the same con- of the visit of Sir A. Lane and his dition as when I first saw him. friend. In due fairness to Mrs. Lilly, it may Next, as to fees : treatment is never be said that she at least gave a good refused on account of poverty, and in show for the money—a good talk-feast, some cases travelling expenses of poor and, once in a while, a little phenomena patients have been paid by “ The to the phenomena-hunters—an auto- Seekers.” suggestive psychological performance, In most cases a charge is made for so that the patients usually got their an interview with “ Dr. Lascelles,” and money’s worth. why not? The fees are less than one Spirit Picture. Normal Picture. All they got from Mr. Simpson was pays to a West End physician. “ a few automatic spasms and a few “ The extra is an excellent likeness of my father,” says F. T. Gade, Why ” should spiritual healing be of Bristol. “He passed I have never met John Myers words of learned medical bunk. free to over in 1887. those who can afford to pay? and I am not a Spiritualist. I am unknown to anyone connected with It would be unfair on my part if I Plenty of patients from whom I do that movement.” did not mention that at least one case not wish to take fees insist on paying This extra appeared on a Myers photo taken at a public meeting at cured by Mrs. Lilly stood out as a something as a thank-offering. Victoria a few weeks ago. remarkable case of spirit-healing sur- Most mediums of whom I have gery that of Queenie C. Lask, who heard, charge substantia] fees for their had still to meet that elusive doctor. ing treatment, which was given with- was cured of ulcerated legs. She is services, from visitors who can afford However, I left a generous donation out any demand being made for pay- now in perfect condition, although her them, and few object. with the “ secretary,” and on my next ment, I was restored to normal health. legs were in a terrible state. The allegations made in “ Truth ” visit had no difficulty whatever. Francis Sandwitti. The photograph of “ Dr. a Lascelles,” paper known to be absolutely I was ushered in immediately, and taken by William Hope, of Crewe, is ” material in outlook—are no more a charming conversation commenced TWO “ DR. LASCELLES” an exact replica of the spirit photo- serious “ graph than those made against other between the medium, his secretary and The truth about Dr. Lascelles ” is, which Mrs. Lilly is supposed to Are so very serious? myself until I suddenly realized that have taken, a few years back. ” that he is not the doctor Lascelles “ ” Mr. Simpson ~ has said always I was being skilfully pumped as Mr. Davis, of Lewisham, was the that claims him to be. this name is not his earth name. to my Spiritualist connections. “ ” sitter. No doubt many others will t ls The whole Dr. Lascelles business Lie message that matters, not the When I became uncommunicative, well-organized vouch for the accuracy of my statement. “ savours of a scheme to name. the doctor came through.” His It is our duty to expose fraud our Beyond carry on healing fraud under the cover in that, there is the one-sided remarks were worthless. of a popular spirit name. movement, wherever it appears. version of a visit of a well-known sur- I received no on (Prof.) Frank geon, treatment this For over five years, I had the privi- Gibson. and the statement that fees are occasion and came away disappointed, charged lege of reporting the cases that came : not so very serious, it it ? my contribution being very much Lilly’s spirit “ ” “ Country before Mrs. doctor, who A WAITING LIST Healer.” smaller. claimed to be the genuine “ next Dr. Las- Recently, I went to 29 My and final visit resulted in celles.” He stated his reason for leav- Queen’s Gate after five attempts the secretary informing me that the to consult Mr. Simpson. After the “ ” ing Mr. Simpson was, that he was had decided case service I felt very came “ doctor that my idea doubtful about the into contact with Dr. “ healing, not with the of rendering ” was one for absent treatment,” and control, but decided to ascelles when he was first intro- service to the Spiritualist movement, see Mr. Simp- that it was not necessary to see me son before expressing an opinion. Uc . to the British and the but merely to enrich himself at its I x public, again. was told it would be impossible Perience still puzzles me. expense. to see I reeollect the medium telling me, him before the end of January as ,my first visit I had some diffi- The trouble with the Spiritualist there at our final sitting, that Conan Doyle was a waiting-list, and the - , . 'V lll Setting past the front door, movement is that we tolerate too much consulting O | at fee was two f had been the place for hours that —even guineas. no appointment, “ ” the charlatan and fraud going VtoWe day, but that the doctor had re- I should then be passed on to the j j ver, I got inside, was intro- to some length to sing his praises cect solutely declined to manifest. healers for treatment. I went over to the me(jium an(j fixed an through advertising stunts in the a Now, why should so 29 and 33. The are PPomtment. he have been Spiritualist press. surroundings discourteous to poor Sir Arthur? indeed beautiful, but this On keeping it, I was told that it had It was I who introduced Mrs. Lilly question of I came to a reluctant conclusion that fees is certainly not in keeping. “ ma ,°., t('ly not been and “ ” to Mr. Simpson, at whose home we r booked, Doctor Lascelles has a warm I was told Dr. Lascelles practised vail again.” wel- were invited to sit for development. come for all who can afford to reward in Harley Street seventy-two years n t! IC oeea sion, after waiting I mention this in order to throw “ ago. for his medium in a generous but ” Mills. -9, on g manner, on (Mrs.) E. mprl time, I learned that the light the Dr. Lascelles mystery. IUm that those unfortunate patients who “ ” Was 00 and pro- tWmat exhausted to see me cannot very much Dr.

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